Policy

Compares the two governments' policies and approaches to claims settlement.

Examines the controversy surrounding the shooting of Inuit sled dogs in the communities of Kuujjuaraapik, Puvirnituq, and Kangirsujuaq in the 1950s and 1960s.

Book review of Conversations with a Dead Man by Mark Abley. Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 225.

Interview with first Sami to head national administration of Norwegian reindeer pastoralism.

Looks at a key document instrumental in helping to rewrite Manitoba history.

First Nations symbolically accept the government's apology for its involvement in the residential school system.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 2001.

This document with cover letter contains instructions to aid in the efficient management of the agencies under the care of Indian Agents in Canada.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

A memorandum from Mr. MacKay, Department of Mines and Resources, Indian Affairs Branch, to Indian Superintendents relating to the budgeting of expenditures from band funds.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

A memorandum from E.S. Jones, Regional Supervisor of Indian Agencies, Saskatchewan, to all Indian Agency Superintendents and Assistants relating to land leasing procedures for Aboriginals on reserves in Saskatchewan.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

A memorandum from T.R.L. MacInnes, Secretary, Department of Mines and Resources, Indians Affairs Branch, to Indian Agents that relates to the Migratory Birds Convention Act. The memo draws attention to the fact that "Indians may enjoy no exemption from the provisions of these regulations."

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Letter from Inspector of Indian Agencies for Saskatchewan to Indian Agents relating to progress report cards for children attending Indian Schools. Links to examples of blank progress reports.

Circular from T.R.L. MacInnes, Secretary, Department of Mines and Resources, Indian Affairs Branch to Indian Agents relating to the taking of game and fish for food at all seasons of the year.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Translation of notes from Judge Wilfrid Lazure, J.S.C., relating to Rex v. Angus H. Canadian. The Aboriginal defendant, from Ville LaSalle, Quebec, was found with a radio apparatus installed in his automobile without any permit or license, in contravention of Section 5 of The Radio Act, 2 Georges VI, Chapter 50 of the Statutes of Canada (1938).

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Analysis of the financial First Nations health expenditures and the Federal government shifting cost to the provincial governments.

War Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Military College of Canada, 2006.

Reports on the oppressive policies employed by past and present Australian governments against Aboriginal peoples.

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Historical background, submissions and recommendation from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine whether band members voting on surrender of part Reserve 73 were eligible under the Indian Act. ICC recommended the claim be accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Speaker uses examples from the Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia to illustrate talk which focuses on federal government's involvement in creation and marketing of Inuit art. Duration: 1:13:11.

Examines four decades of programming initiated by the Aboriginal Affairs Branch of Canadian Heritage and meant to cultivate social and political change for Aboriginal peoples.

Book review of: Creating Choices: Rethinking Aboriginal Policy by John Richards.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 1978.

Examines government policy in the period 1870-1885 which forced both geographic redistribution and curtailed the traditional Aboriginal ways of life in the midst of rapidly changing ecological and economic conditions.

This article details how Aboriginals and Metis were an essential part of the early historic period of Canada, serving as suppliers of furs and as explorers for the Europeans. After the mid-19th century, when the economy changed to industrialization and farming, aboriginals and Metis were no longer necessary. Adams foresees decolonization being achieved by building a power base through political and psychological struggle.

Historical note:

Comments on the system of government and the interaction with the land the Cree of Northern Québec have.

Discusses how officials excluded the blacks from campaigns promoting settlement in the West, resisted their attempts to take advantage of liberal customs, homestead, and citizenship regulations, and eventually closed the border to them completely.

Looks at ways to fill the gap in voluntary services and program supports offered to First Nations children, youth and families living on reserve nationally.

Reviews policy papers, reports and self-governance agreements to show the present state of First-Nations rights to control education as well as forms of institutional arrangements and agreements for educational self-determination.

Article critically analyzes the role that criminological theory and specific policy formulations of culture play in New Zealand's state response to Māori crime.

Gives overview of reserve housing conditions tracked through government and academic reports dating to the 1930s, looks at the impacts of the Indian Act, and discusses how jurisdictional disputes over responsibility and subsequent legal and policy separations have contributed to the current housing crisis. Chapter from Exploring Effective Systems Responses To Homelessness edited by Naomi Nichols and Carey Doberstein.

Environment and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2015.

An Indian Affairs book containing the annuity pay lists for the reserves of the Crooked Lake Agency for the year 1914. The book is signed by Indian Agent Arthur Boyer of Broadview, Saskatchewan. The Crooked Lake Agency was composed of four reserves: Sakimay Indian Reserve #74, Cowessess Indian Reserve #73, Kahkewistahaw Indian Reserve #72, and Ochapowace Indian Reserve #71. Included in the book are annuity figures for the Cowessess, Kahkewistahaw, and Sakimary First Nations for the year 1914.

Historical note:

Book review of: Lost Harvests: Prairie Indian Reserve Farmers and Government Policy by Sarah Carter

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002.

Argues that the totem poles displayed at the New York World's Fair in 1939 indicated that the production of Northwest coast art had not stopped, as is usually stated, and therefore the "revival" was not as dramatic as it appeared.

Provides a summary and recommendations of smart practices to the BC government regarding an Aboriginal Businesses Directory, and discusses current initiatives regarding Aboriginal procurement in Canadian government and non-government organizations.

Book review of: Crossed Purposes by Ralph Folds. Scroll to page 282 to read review.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2002.

Analyzes and identifies tangible gaps and deficits in the consultation and accommodation policies in various jurisdictions across Canada.

Speaks about ways to begin conversation: obligation to know the history; open your eyes to current realities linked to the past; be respectful allies. Duration: 53:54.

Looks at oil and gas exploration amid regulations and changes to jurisdiction of federal, territorial and Native governments.

File contains 3 negatives of the Crutwell, Saskatchewan Local of AMNSIS (no. 66) recieving $33000 from the federal government for the building of a ball diamond in the community. One scanned image shows members of AMNSIS local at the ceremony.

Architecture Thesis (M.Arch.)--McGill University, 1994. Includes case studies of Chisasibi (Fort George), Mistissini, Nemaska, Waswanipi.